IL HB2896

Permits early intervention providers to deliver any authorized services via telehealth within their scope of practice and consistent with in-person care standards, with providers respecting any licensing restrictions on telehealth delivery.

Requires parents to be informed of the availability of early intervention services delivered through telehealth when developing Individualized Family Service Plans.

Mandates insurance policies covering early intervention services must also cover telehealth-delivered services from approved providers, subject to provider licensing restrictions.

Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to reimburse early intervention providers who deliver services to medical assistance recipients via telehealth and to establish reimbursement methods by rule.

Expands the definition of "telehealth" in the Telehealth Act to include early intervention services delivery via interactive telecommunications systems and expands "health professional" to include early intervention providers.